Is R-410A Going Away? What NY Homeowners Need to Know
Is Your AC’s Refrigerant on Its Way Out? You step inside on a sweltering New York summer day, hit the AC, and a wave of cool relief washes over you. It’s a modern comfort we...
Why Raising Your Thermostat Won’t Save Much on AC in Hudson Valley Summers
Every summer, homeowners in the Hudson Valley and Catskills are on the lookout for ways to keep electric bills under control. A common piece of advice is to raise your thermostat by a few degrees,...
How Outdoor Air Quality Affects Your Indoor Air (and What Hudson Valley Homeowners Can Do About It)
From wildfires, particulates from cars, dry or humid air, and good old pollen, there are a lot of possible factors that affect outdoor air quality. While being indoors protects you from the most intense air...
Natural Gas Hookups in 2026: What Hudson Valley Homeowners Need to Know Before the 100-Foot Rule Ends
Earlier this year, we wrote about how the repeal of New York’s 100-foot rule might affect Hudson Valley homeowners. Now, as of January of 2026, Governor Hochul has officially signed the legislation, and the clock...
Hudson Valley Winters: 7 Ways Your Furnace Could Let You Down
As another beautiful Hudson Valley autumn gives way to the biting chill of winter, your furnace transitions from a silent companion to a bulwark of your home. But what happens when it falters? For local...
From Firewood to Heat Pumps: A History of Home Heating in the Hudson Valley
If you’ve ever walked through the historic districts of Hudson, strolled past the old stone houses of Saugerties, or explored the colonial-era homes dotting Greene County, you’ve probably noticed something: massive chimneys. Those imposing stone...
Three Types of Heat Pumps for Hudson Valley Homes
At the intersection of the mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills, we have a very varied climate. We have freezing winters, wet springs, and hot, humid summers. This means that a flexible and efficient heating and cooling...
How Hudson Valley Homeowners Are About to Lose A Key Heat Pump Tax Credit
According to U.S. Census data that we analyzed for the counties of Ulster, Greene and Columbia Counties, Hudson Valley homeowners have been moving off of fuel oil and switching to either natural gas, electricity or...
HVAC Air Conditioner Installation Permit Requirements Guide – Hudson Valley
Summer can get hot and muggy in the Hudson Valley, and fans and window-mounted air conditioners just don’t cut it all the time. To ensure a cool and comfortable home in the hottest weather, you...
What Permits Do You Need to Install a Boiler in the Hudson Valley?
Whether you’re doing new construction and installing a boiler for the first time, or replacing an old boiler in your Hudson Valley home, it’s important to do everything the right way. One important aspect of...
